Jayna Smith

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On Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Mayor Artie Mingo presiding over Councilors Mike Sherrard, Marcia Rogers, Elery Beale, Bill Quinn, and James Macdonald.  Councilor Kevin Niles was absent from the meeting.

What follows is a brief summary of the meeting, with the full meeting available for viewing on the City of Calais’s Facebook page.

The first baby born at Downeast Community Hospital in 2024 arrived at 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14.  Pierce Pineo, third son of Colin and Karmen Pineo, of Jonesboro, weighed 9 pounds, one ounce and was 21 inches long.  Pierce is little brother to five-year-old Bently and two-year-old Kiegan.  The basket presented to the family was filled with items from the DECH Auxiliary Gift Shop, gift cards from local businesses, and a handmade blanket crocheted by Kay Richmond.  (DECH photo)

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The Brendan Leddy Memorial Fund, a locally renowned tribute to the late Brendan Leddy, who passed away in 2021, is dedicated to honoring his memory through community contributions. Brendan, a passionate skateboarder, military veteran, and integral member of the Calais Skatepark Committee, left a lasting impact on many.

Jayna Smith

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In the aftermath of a potent storm that battered the Maine coast earlier in the week, the state faced another assault from heavy winds and rain on Saturday, January 13, 2023.

Mary Ann O’Brien of Calais was the winner of the Ohio Star quilt raffle for 2023. The quilt was created and donated by Brenda Lang of Skowhegan. The finish quilting was done by Ginny Sirois of Norridgewock.  

DEHV wishes to thank everyone who helped make the fundraising event successful. 

Down East Community and Calais Community Hospitals are proud to announce that both facilities will begin offering low-dose lung cancer screenings in February.

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Calais resident Christina Holloway is reaching out to the community for assistance in saving her two-year-old Boston Terrier Harlem.  Holloway, who has undergone four back surgeries and faces another one next month, is currently unable to walk or sit up.  Despite her challenges, Harlem remains a constant source of comfort and motivation for Holloway.

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It’s a common refrain in law enforcement circles that the number of applicants for open police and corrections officer positions is dwindling while the demand for qualified officers continues to rise. Whether it’s the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, any one of Downeast Maine’s small-town police departments, or state law enforcement agencies, the demand for officers is high while interest is sagging. 

Some of Calais High School cheerleaders performing at the DAC Championship held this past Saturday.  The team, coached by Heidi Ryan, earned second place at the competition, just behind Sumner High School.  See more cheering photos on page 12 and 13 of this week's Advertiser. (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie time!  Through selling cookies, girls earn badges representing proficiency in skills ranging from financial management to business planning and more. They also learn the basic skills and acumen they need to be leaders in business and sales, manage their personal and family finances, and gain self-sufficiency and confidence handling money.  Be on the lookout for girls selling locally!